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Infant Baptism

Baptism for Infants & Children age 6 and younger

Preparing to become Catholic

We welcome all parents. Birth and adoptive parents. Couples and single parents. Parents with infants and those with children already exploring the world. Parents whose faith is strong and those just beginning to make it their own. Families who share the same religious background and those who celebrate different religious traditions.

“Since the earliest of times baptism has been administered to children, for it is a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit; children are baptized into the faith of the Church. Entry into Christian life gives access to true freedom.” —Catechism of the Catholic Church #1282

To prepare for baptism, parents should…

At least one of the parents must be an active member of The Basilica of Saint Mary. If you are not a current member of The Basilica, and are interested in having your child baptized here, please contact Nancy.

Baptisms are celebrated monthly, approximately nine times per year at a 1:30pm Sunday Eucharist. Please note that baptisms are not celebrated during Advent or Lent.

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The Basilica's baptism preparation class is an opportunity for you as a parent to better understand the Sacrament of Baptism and reflect upon your own faith and the responsibility you accept to pass...